Did you bring enough quarters?

That next for us...

I've always felt there are 2 things in life to not go cheap on..... Bed and shoes. You spend so much of your life in both you might as well make them comfortable.

can't go wrong with a PC or gaming console.

Our current mattress wasn't cheap (LORD do I know that!!!!), and it's fine, but I get to pick the next one. We'll leave it at that.

Well, I did it. Bought my first Rainman recommended product - the Pitbull Skull Shaver. I've used it twice so far and it does the job I wanted. Instead of needing to lather up and shave my head every 2-3 days, this little bad boy trims it down close enough I can put off shaving. Being able to put it off is a lazy man's dream.

I would add a second, less impressive, recommendation for this if you are lazy like I am and just want to quickly & easily keep your head trimmed up.



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I'm really digging my electric lawn mower. Bought it last fall, but really loved how it fired right up this spring after sitting dormant. It's lighter weight, 60V power, plenty of punch. Quiet like a box fan in your house. Just a great invention, and better for the environment.

Just in general, I feel like electric lawn tools have come into their own in the past 5 years or so. I've gone all in on the Ryobi 40V system with a mower, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, and pole saw. If you've got a huge yard it might be too underpowered, but for my small place in the 'burbs it all works great and sure beats having to deal with gas and oil.

I've done the same. Started with the blower and was surprised how much I liked it. Then got a trimmer & pole saw. Really like their stuff.

I purchased these water shoes before vacation.

SIMARI Water Shoes Mens Womens Sports Quick Dry Barefoot Diving Swim Surf Aqua Walking Beach Yoga https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R5FRMSM...V80TW8YZ?psc=1

I was the only one that didn't end up with sand in their shoes.

This sub $40 purchase has brought me so much happiness.

https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Chambor...ps%2C64&sr=8-1

I switched to an electric lawnmower and never looked back. I ****ing hated all of the upkeep and bullshit that came with a gas powered lawn mower. I can just put this shit away, pull out the battery, put it in the charger and I'm ready to go next time. Doesn't matter how long in between the mower sits.

I'm partially in on the electric tool ecosystem. I have the green one, greenworks I think. I started with a chainsaw and honestly, I've yet to run into something it couldn't handle. I have 4 acres to boot, so it gets plenty of use. I added the hedge trimmer and string trimmer. I went gas for my leaf blower though. I had borrowed an electric leaf blower from my dad and went through both batteries before getting 1/4 done with the job, so I made the decision to go with a 2 cycle backpack blower.

This is cordless correct? :hmmm:

He mentioned 60V, which would be cordless. Technically you can buy one that's corded (and they're a bit cheaper and lighter), but it's a giant PITA to have to constantly work around the cord. This is the one I have.

I purchased a countertop ice maker from Costco here while back. I paid $100.00 for it and it chucks out the ice in fine fashion. Best $100.00 I've spent in a while.

Almond milk.

Greenworks. It's a 21" cutting deck with two 60V batteries. I only put in one at a time and let the other charge, but you can run full with two at once if you like. Usually one will get me through the front yard, and another one will get me through the back yard. Less weight if you only push with one battery in the mower at once. Easier on the old man knees.

Real milk:
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Asian milk:
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I'm intrigued. I presume you just pour water into it as oppose to hooking it up? How much ice can you hold in inventory?

I've got an ice maker in my refrigerator and it's never worked right, so now I live in ice poverty. And I like ice.

You set it on the counter and pour water into it and it makes ice.
There's a basket that it dumps the ice into and when it's full it will quit making ice until you empty it. You can just dump it some kind of container/ice bin in your freezer.

As soon as you remove the basket it starts the process of making the next batch of ice. It will go through this cycle until the water reservoir is to low to make a batch of ice. Then you can turn it off or refill and make more ice.

I bought it for the same reason you need one. An inefficient ice maker with our refrigerator/freezer and we like ice. This thing (the countertop ice maker) makes up the difference. For $100.00 I think it's worth it.

I want one. I'll have to start negotiations with my wife for counter space. Our kitchen isn't particularly large and she closely monitors counter space.

Mind sharing the brand/model info? Very interested in this too.

Me too.

Don't put it in the kitchen.

Man cave? That's a thought.

I have something like that at school. Run it in my room during plan and lunch times and I have ice for my Dew. Works very fast. Surprised how quiet it is.

I too applaud this, for different reasons.

Picked up a 4-stroke with attachments - leaf blower, roto-tiller, weedeater, brush-hog, edger, and extended chainsaw, . . . as well as a chuck to power start if I'm too lazy to pull start, . . . all for $50.

You got it...

I'll be sending a bill for my services.

This is one of the best threads on CP, btw. Every time it pops back on Page 1, it's a must read for me. HoC worthy, potentially, with more burst.

This thread always makes me go.... "Well, what am I buying today?"

Pretty happy with this culinary torch.

I use it mostly to light lump charcoal for my smoker.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DW2T1PS...roduct_details

Damnit. Now I'm buying a little torch.

I purchased OXO non-stick skillets on the recommendation of America's Test Kitchen. After 8 months I must say I'm really happy. Use them every day and they still perform like new.

I bought a culinary torch a year or so ago. Made some Creme Brule. It was good. It also makes good ass smores if you have kids (or are a kid....at heart).

I’ve yet to do a crème brûlée but s’mores are definitely a perk of the torch.

If you ever need to truly eat your feelings, try a torched marshmallow fluffernutter.

I did this one. I thought if this ****ing hillbilly can do it, I can do it. It was pretty good, but it was a pretty big batch. Pretty good though and now I can say I made the shit.

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I don't think I should be trusted with an open flame.

Great for low carb lifestyle when you wanna scratch that itch I buy monthly or every other.

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Frigidaire

One comes to mind and its recent....

Ive run a Farris ZRT mower for 10 years and was ready to get something for the farm, bought a used Farris, decided to sell and move the home unit to farm and get new for home.

Lawn mowers are almost always a rough ride but this new one a 2200 with a 27 HP EFI Kawasaki is insane comfy.

Farris makes a great machine.

another was the move to a top of the line Bosch Dishwasher....just ****ing do it

last is a Larue Ar15 223. simply the best

Concur on the Bosch, should have been my first choice but went with something else that isn't that great.

Did score a great TV not long ago, an LG OLED that's by far the best I've owned - thought I'd never buy anything but Samsung. Coincidentally the dishwasher I did buy is a Samsung...comes a time to jettison brand loyalty I suppose.

Two of these make for a quick and easy work out and a stress reliever when working from home:

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Picked this up at Costco a couple weeks ago and now I'm obsessed. They were sampling it and it hooked me immediately.

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Red Oxx
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Anything Red Oxx is incredible stuff. Their products will last a lifetime.
I have several of their items and they are fantastic. They don't give it away, but you definitely get what you pay for in this case.

I hate our new uniforms, helmet and logos so I went old school to celebrate our Super Bowl with this boss jacket for under a $100. I look awesome in it.

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The only thing gayer than those jackets is Billay and not by much. :rolleyes:

Have it drug tested! It could be the secret ingredient. :hmmm:

Here's my ****ing rice cooker!


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You are a waste in every sense of the word. Skin. Air. Everything this world has to offer.

Go **** yourself you self-righteous pompous ass holier than thou douchenozzle. :harumph:

You are just a jealous sad wanna be. ROFL

I hope you don’t have kids….so when you off yourself….your legacy ends as a used condom in the trash after you paid some woman to **** you.

HAHAHAAHAHAAHHA you are a sad jealous peon. You wish you have lived the life I have. I'm a 100% Hedonist. Never made any claims to the contrary.

The only response you always have to my posts is thinking I HAVE to pay women. You're like a worthless parrot.

I've had more women than you will ever forgot and non of them cost me money in the transaction sense. Dinners, vacations, gifts like many girlfriends but the ratio of true girlfriends to escorts is 100 to 1.

You just don't have the balls or nerve to live my life.

ROFL

Your response to all of that was “I’VE HAD GIRLFRIENDS!!!!”?

You’re what Clay would have been if he’d stayed fat and single. Have fun dying pathetic and alone.

:LOL:

Looks like you joined a gay street gang and going to have a break dance contest.

Nothing gay about my old RAMS classic togs and logo marks. But keep trying, son...

The only thing this says is you're into sheep.

That's gay as hell.

Just got these today. Some wicked ass thunder sticks to rock at Chiefs games this year!

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How did your parents take the news?

:hmmm:

Firestick

They can double as pool floaties

LMAO

The Janchise

How else is he supposed to show how funky, strong is his fight?

I mean to each their own and so forth, but shit I really don't like people enough to live that life... can't even imagine the level of drama and bullshit that several relationships per year for decades on end would bring. That doesn't seem pleasure seeking at all, or maybe looking in all the wrong places for it. :shrug:

If someone told me they found the one perfect woman who loves beer and bourbon and loves to cook and go to sporting events, etc... paint me green as that's something I'd be jealous as **** about.

The man whore life ain't for me.

I feel like I missed something here? Maybe some past history that violently came to life again in this thread? Don't ruin this thread - it's a beaut.

It's not for everyone and you are right, everyone needs to find what makes them happy in life.

Is it wife, kids and family?
Is it a great career?
Is it traveling?
Is it money?
Sports?
Fitness?
Philanthropy?
Religion?
Politics?
Public Service?

I've had 6-7 great relationships in life with women but many tried to change me into something I was not or wouldn't become for them. (Like having kids, changing to Judaism or being a BETA to a strong very successful female ALPHA executive from Silicon Valley). I knew very early on in my life kids weren't for me.

One of the greatest loves of my life in mid 2000's was just horrible timing and I still regret not making changes in my life to be with her. She was wonderful.

The one thing you mention is drama: it's just the OPPOSITE. I have NO drama except one time with the younger crazy girlfriend I talked about in multiple threads here.

I've NEVER been a person who needs other people to bring me joy or happiness or contentment. All my travels around the world helped me a lot to seek out other people and their life stories.

I have the same best friends since 7 years old who we all grew up together in the same neighborhood in NJ. They are all still in the same place we grew up at but I've always been the adventure seeker, risk taker, crazy guy, street smart, jokester, Hedonist, immature/young at heart guy I still am.

I enjoy great restaurants and food, traveling the World, fine cigars, alcohol, gambling, sports, golf, and many other self indulgent things like.......yes hot escorts on occasion.

My goal in life was to live every day to it's fullest and never do anything half way. I think I can say without a doubt I've haven't been cheated in life and have very few regrets.

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j/k

He either jealous of my life or a righteous pompous holier than thou jackass. :harumph:

I'm not one of his favorite posters......:LOL:

Bought (4) cases of 12 x 18 oz. from Amazon. Not cheap but $17 was cheapest and then FRY's had them on sale for 10/$10 and the shelves were nearly bare when I arrived. Picked up some coconut and strawberry lemonade.

Cheapest sale price. Only 10 calories per

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Wow. Major thread swerve. Oh, and scho? You've always got me. Until which ever of us kicks it......

Depending on what kind of an ice aficionado you are, this one if pretty awesome.

You might say, "There's no way I'm paying $400 for an ice maker." But my wife loves pebble ice. Before we had a countertop one, she would go nearly every day to buy drinks from Sonic (or one of the thousand drink shops that Utah has). It didn't take long for this thing to pay for itself.

Before this, we had one made by GE. It looks a little nicer, but is really fragile - just constantly breaking down.

Is pebble ice basically crushed ice or is it the larger size like this? It's a good point about shape, though. I need to figure out exactly what I want.

I did get spousal approval, though, which is the key first step.

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It's just like that, in your picture. It's actually many different thin layers of ice, so it just crumbles when you chew it. Honestly, it's pretty amazing - the best ice you will ever have. The cool thing about the one I linked is that it has an option to hook it up to a water source, so you don't have to keep filling the tank. We've had it for a couple months (after the GE one finally crapped out for the last time), and it seems pretty well engineered and constructed.

Damn , I'm almost tempted to buy that . I'm in the same boat with my wife, she has to have a fountain drink every god damn day of my life just because the ice is so ****ing wonderful.

She's not even supposed to drive because of seizure meds and COPD and she took our Durango to the convenient store about a month ago and totaled it on the way home because I was too busy at the moment to drop everything I was doing .

Cost me 13K out of pocket to replace the vehicle.

And ordered.

Note to self : Do not click on this thread ever again.